How to pronounce acanthopt
Say it like AK-un-thahpt. Acanthopt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- un
- thahpt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthopt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thahptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthopt
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AK-un-thopt.
What does acanthopt mean?
- A member of the taxonomic superorder of fish, Acanthopterygii.
Where does acanthopt come from?
From taxonomic name Acanthopteri (a genus of fish).
Questions about saying acanthopt
How do you pronounce acanthopt?
Say AK-un-thahpt. The American pronunciation is /ˈækənθɑpt/. In British English it is /ˈækənθɒpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthopt?
Acanthopt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · un · thahpt.
Is acanthopt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈækənθɒpt/ (AK-un-thopt).